Tuesday, July 01, 2014

Plain Faith

Plain Faith
byIrene & Ora Jay Eashwith Tricia Goyer

MY THOUGHTS:
This is the true story of an Amish family that survives a terrible tragedy, seeking God in a deeper way as a result. They are strong in the Amish faith, but start to realize that maybe there is more. More grace, more freedom, more relationship.

I was fascinated with this book. I enjoy the genre of Amish fiction, but loved the honest peek into their world. This book caused me to evaluate my own level of faith and understanding of God, resulting in a deeper commitment to my relationship with Him.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys learning about other cultures or is examining his or her own faith.

ABOUT THE BOOK:
This is the true story of Ora-Jay and Irene Eash, Amish farmers from
northwest Montana whose lives changed in an instant when a semi-truck
struck the family buggy, killing their two young daughters. After the
accident, the couple turned to their Amish community for comfort, but
they remained haunted by the thought that they might not see their girls
again in heaven. Would their deeds be good enough?
Eventually Ora-Jay and Irene learned that grace—not works—was enough
to ensure their place in eternity. But with that knowledge came the
realization that they could no longer live in an Amish community that
didn’t share this precious belief. Could they sever their connection to
the Amish family they loved? This is the story of their journey to the
hope that is heaven, a hope stronger than the loss of children, family,
and a way of life.
“Fans of Amish fiction will appreciate such a real-life look into the
Amish community, co-written by bestselling author Tricia Goyer, and
readers of all kinds will resonate with this tale of courage,
resilience, and the redemption found in the grace of Jesus.”

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Ora Jay ad Irene Eash live in Northwest Montana where they have a small horse farm, offering sleigh and wagon rides. Six of their nine children are married and they have six grandchildren,. You can find out more at www.cripplecreekhorseranch.com

USA Today bestselling author Tricia Goyer is the author of 35 books, including the three-book Seven Brides for Seven Bachelors Series. She has written over 500 articles for national publications and blogs for high-traffic sites like TheBetterMom.com and MomLifeToday.com